{"product_id":"pokemon-pocket-monsters-ポケットモンスター-1997-original-japanese-b1-television-broadcast-promotional-poster-tsc-tv-tokyo-network-copy","title":"“Pikachu’s Vacation” (ピカチュウのなつやすみ), Original Japanese Licensed Poster 1998, Pokémon \/ Movic, Pikachu Close-Up Design, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — U33","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 licensed character poster published by Movic in 1998 for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikachu’s Vacation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring an oversized portrait of Pikachu, this film-related edition retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikachu Project ’98 copyright, Movic imprint, and original SHOPRO label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It belongs to the first chapter of Pokémon’s theatrical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKunihiko Yuyama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikachu’s Vacation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e opened in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 July 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The short follows Pikachu and his companions through comic misadventures at a Pokémon recreation park, placing the characters’ personalities and friendships at the centre of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe timing gives this edition particular collecting interest. Pokémon’s original Japanese games appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by the television anime in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the first theatrical programme in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This poster represents that early expansion from games and television into cinema, before the American television and game launches later that year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone B2 sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the design enlarges Pikachu to fill almost the entire composition. Brilliant yellow dominates, punctuated by enormous black eyes, red cheeks, and a cheerful pink mouth. The close crop extends the character beyond the upper and side edges, giving the familiar image considerable presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikachu’s forepaws reach into the white band below, framing the compact orange title with its dark shadow and lightning-bolt motifs. The simplicity of the layout allows expression, colour, and silhouette to carry the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese title reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ピカチュウのなつやすみ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pikachu’s Summer Vacation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-right imprint includes the printed reference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0798G-A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHOPRO licensing label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains attached to the reverse. These details identify the specific licensed edition and complement its association with Pokémon’s first cinematic summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bold portrait and uncluttered composition make this an appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikachu, early Pokémon merchandise, the original Pokémon films, and Japanese character design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original, unbacked paper with vibrant colour and crisp outlines. Light handling creases, small pressure impressions, and gentle paper undulations are visible, including within the yellow field and lower title area. The reverse is generally clean, with the SHOPRO label retained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the reverse and licensing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: U33.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean original vintage licensed issue, not a modern reproduction or reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters, typically measuring around 51 × 73 cm, have been used for both theatrical advertising and licensed character merchandise. 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